Don’t Accelerate Hypersonic Missile Because Of Sub Struggles, USN Says

Artist's concept of hypersonic missile.
Credit: Raytheon
Despite increased interest in hypersonic systems on Capitol Hill—with some lawmakers looking to increase funding for individual efforts—the U.S. Navy is not looking to accelerate its Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon because of continued delays in upgrades for its new attack submarines. Chief...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C. Before joining Aviation Week in August 2021, he covered the Pentagon for Air Force Magazine. Brian began covering defense aviation in 2011 as a reporter for Military Times.

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